Australia
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Big fines, jail threat as SA passes tough protest laws
A union boss has blasted South Australia’s government after the state passed laws to ramp up fines for disruptive protests following a mammoth upper house debate. The new measures were …
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Australian citizenship backlog lowest in six years
The processing time for gaining Australian citizenship has been cut by 42 per cent, down to an average of seven months. This sees the backlog number from the previous government …
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Crackdown on rogue taxi drivers in Sydney hotspots
Taxi drivers caught refusing fares or turning off the meter could cop a $1000 on-the-spot fine under a new industry crackdown. NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen promised the state government …
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Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes
Controversial new taxes in the Victorian Labor budget will be opposed by the state coalition but it has stopped short of promising to repeal all but one. As state parliament …
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NSW residents encouraged to contribute to Multicultural NSW as advisory board members
NSW residents who are dedicated to cultural diversity and engaged in their communities now have the opportunity to provide valuable advice to the NSW Government as Advisory Board members of …
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Lighter tremors to come after quake shakes Melbourne
Melburnians might feel some light but insignificant aftershocks after a once-in-a-century earthquake struck north of the city centre. Geoscience Australia confirmed the 3.8 magnitude quake hit at a depth of …
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Metro Melbourne’s quake biggest in over 120 years
It was a rude awakening for thousands of Melburnians after a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city’s northwest. Geoscience Australia said the quake hit at a depth of 3km at …
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Archbishop Makarios joins voices inviting us to ‘cross the conceptual bridge of National Reconciliation Week’
Archbishop Makarios has issued a message marking the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in Australia, reminding us that we all have a role to play in strengthening the relationships …
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Sydney man nabbed for historic heroin importation plot
A Sydney man who allegedly masterminded one of the largest heroin importations in recent history is facing life behind bars, Australian Federal Police say. Guy Habkouk, 35, was arrested by …
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Greek nationals charged as $60m in cocaine found at Sydney port
Two Greek nationals have been charged with numerous offences after police allegedly found $60 million worth of cocaine in the walls of a shipping container in Sydney. Police were called …